laurustinus
Also known as: common laurustinus; tinus
a large, evergreen shrub to 3m with dark green, oval leaves. Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, often pink-tinged in bud, are produced over a long period in late winter and spring, followed by blue-black berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- laurustinus (Viburnum tinus)
- Genus
- Viburnum
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of laurustinus
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of laurustinus
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laurustinus care guide
- Consistently slightly damp soil, guard against winter waterlogged roots
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistently slightly damp soil, guard against winter waterlogged roots
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed once yearly applied in early spring months
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Protect from cold, drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
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